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Watch for lane closures on US 31 near Pentwater

February 28, 2023

Watch for lane closures on US 31 near Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for road work are in effect through 3 p.m. this Friday, March 3, on northbound US 31 from Monroe Road (Exit 154) to the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

February 27, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Free Soil Area Senior Center (closed remainder of the week) Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home

February 27, 2023

Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — William Rhody Dwyer, 54, pleaded “no contest” in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27, to third-degree arson after setting a mattress on fire inside a Golden Township home. “He was renting a house in the northern part of the…

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Mears man steals military medals during break-in

February 27, 2023

Mears man steals military medals during break-in By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 41-year-old Mears man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion and breaking and entering a building with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27. Dustin Lee Carlson, of 5737 W. 2nd St., stole items of “sentimental value” including a set of Navy medals…

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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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